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News Alan back in the saddle to finish USA fundraising cycle Alan Corsie is determined to finish his coast-to-coast cycle across America for Alzheimer Scotland
Content Page Scotland's National Dementia Strategy The third strategy develops and builds on the work of the first and second strategies (2010-2013 & 2013-16). It continues to focus on diagnosis, post-diagnostic support and care co-ordination in the community, whilst looking at support for people with advanced dementia.
News FITMAS cheer continues to spread across Scotland raising funds for people living with dementia People up and down the country of all ages are keeping fit and festive this year with Alzheimer Scotland’s 12 Days of FITMAS virtual campaign.
News Imaginative blogger Lois has been nominated for Creative Fundraiser of the Year 2023 Lois Wolffe's mum was struggling with the enforced isolation of lockdown and joined her daughter in a daily creative initiative, the 100 Days Project. Lois's mum was formally diagnosed with dementia in 2021 and never completed the project. Lois took inspiration from her mum's artist background by embroidering her life on a smock to encourage people to talk more openly about dementia. Lois has been nominated for Creative Fundraiser of the year in the 2023 GoCardless JustGiving Awards.
Policy report Dementia Epidemic The report highlights the large and rapidly-growing numbers of people with dementia in Scotland and the economic impact now and in the future.
News Bearsden carer Alastair Clunie joins Scotland's Memory Walk through Glasgow in honour of his mum Alastair will take part in Scotland's Memory Walk next month in honour of his mum, whom he cares for 24/7.
News Supporters putting their best foot forward for Scotland’s Memory Walk Participants across Scotland are putting plans in place for their Memory Walks. Gary Lunan is one supporter with plans underway.
